| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $172.54 | 6.499% | $183.7534 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.31 | 5.674% | $186.3138 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.34 | 11.481% | $208.8485 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.29 | 11.204% | $124.871 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.77 | 10.351% | $135.4779 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.65 | 12.849% | $174.521 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.91 | 10.165% | $112.2692 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.81 | $1,126.0548 | $1,126.05 | $1,126.00 | $1,126.10 | |